Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

A teenage girl with telekinetic powers accidentally frees Jason Voorhees from his watery tomb, letting the infamous killer roam the countryside again. Tina Shepard wrestles with abilities she barely understands while the town wakes to a fresh wave of murders. As Jason stalks unsuspecting victims, Tina must confront the consequences of a power she never asked for and the fear it unleashes in those around the town. The story moves between school hallways and moonlit shorelines, mixing teen drama with grisly suspense. In this installment, the quiet danger inside Tina clashes with the brutal presence that has haunted Crystal Lake for years. Neighbors whisper about strange disturbances, and local law enforcement scrambles to connect the renewed killings to the revived threat tonight.

Directed by John Carl Buechler and written by Manuel Fidello and Daryl Haney, this seventh Friday the 13th film keeps the Jason Voorhees formula going as part of the long running horror franchise released in 1988. It sticks to a lean budget and relies on practical effects to heighten the scares.

With a budget around 2.8 million, the film earned roughly 19.17 million worldwide, keeping the franchise commercially viable through the late 1980s. It performed best among fans of the series and helped sustain the franchise's presence for years to come.

Kane Hodder makes his debut as Jason in this entry, establishing the hulking, relentless take on the killer that would define the series in later installments. Tina Shepard's telekinesis adds a rare superhero angle to the franchise's usual stalking, helping the film stand out in late 80s horror.

Critics offered mixed responses to the blend of psychic power with slasher action. Tina's conflict with Jason's brutality, set against a teen backdrop, keeps the suspense up while returning to familiar franchise rhythms. The film also nods to the consequences of power and the pressure of growing up under shadow.